Ann McKnight was born in Connecticut in 1906. After her father's death, her family moved to Denver, Colorado, where she and her sister, Ada, caught the acting bug. In the early 1920s, the two women moved to Los Angeles to pursue their dreams of starring in movies. They were not able to get roles due to the Great Depression, and found work as dancers and extras at local clubs. McKnight was eventually married to an abusive drug addict, and was also an alcoholic.
FAQ
What is the most surprising fact about your body?
There are two eyes, two ears. Two nostrils. Four limbs. A mouth, nose and penis. Yes, more than 50 parts to our bodies. But one thing is missing. A heart.
A heart is the pump that circulates blood throughout a body. The blood travels through the veins and arteries, transporting oxygen and nutrients to cells. It also removes carbon dioxide.
The heart pumps about 5 liters blood per minute. This is equivalent to a person drinking 2-3 cups coffee daily.
Blood flows through the heart 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. While you sleep, your heart beats almost 100 times per minute.
Because of the color and texture of their skin, you can tell if someone is healthy or sick. Looking closely at the skin's surface, you can see tiny blood vessels called capillaries. These vessels carry blood back to the heart from the large blood vessels beneath the skin. The skin turns purple or blue when there is a blockage in blood flow.
People with sickle cell disease lack red blood cells. Patients with sickle cell disease have their blood become sticky and harden, leading to severe illness.
Bandages are used to stop bleeding after you have cut yourself. For wounds to heal properly, blood must flow. To do this, doctors will insert a needle through your skin into the vein adjacent to the injury. This allows blood flow to the area that has been injured.
The doctor may also insert catheters (catheters), into the artery at the site of the blood clot. This keeps patients alive until the clot has broken up naturally.
What dark secrets can Hollywood keep from you?
Hollywood is filled secret societies. Some secret societies are cultlike groups that have strict rules and rituals. Other clubs are for people who share common interests.
Some of the most powerful organizations in the industry are even more dangerous. These include companies such as the MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), which sets film ratings, and the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America), which sets music licensing fees.
Numerous unions/guilds also represent actors and directors as well as writers, producers, and so forth. Many of the major TV networks and movie studios are owned or controlled by large corporations.
It doesn't matter how secretive a group might seem, someone somewhere knows what they are doing. But we don't have to fear them.
Instead, embrace them. Because they help us make better choices.
These experts tell us which movies are most likely to succeed, which songs will be in demand, and what books will sell the best.
They are, in short, what help us choose what we will watch, read and listen too.
We can trust them so we can ignore their advice when it doesn't suit our taste.
And because we've chosen to ignore them, they become even more powerful. They are the ultimate judges of taste.
If you don't like their words, you can choose to ignore them.
Let's now take a look into some lesser-known but very real Hollywood secret societies.
You'll see why they are so important.
Why are actors blacklisted?
If you are an actor, you will get more rejection than if you are a writer. An actor will probably be rejected quite often. But it doesn't matter because eventually, you'll find someone who loves you.
Actors are often very talented and can make a living anywhere. Most actors don't care about making money. Actors enjoy acting and telling stories. Actors are likely to be outspoken.
You might even go to auditions where you're told that you're too old, too young, or not right for the role. Sometimes, you may lose an audition for a movie. It happens all the time.
However, once you have been cast, it is possible to face criticism. Many people will tell you you look horrible or that you shouldn't be wearing make-up. If you're lucky, you won't even hear negative comments.
Sometimes your character isn't real or authentic and you will be criticised. You could be a gay actor and everyone assumes you are straight. Perhaps you play a woman that is supposed to be strong but who cries a lot.
Maybe you are asked to change your vocal chords. Sometimes they ask you to sound like a guy or a girl. They want you to sound better most of the time.
The best way to deal with these criticisms is to ignore them. Actors often feel that they've failed if they are told they did something wrong. They haven't done any wrong.
They didn't have the talent to make them famous. Sometimes, no matter what they do, they just don't fit the bill.
Blacklisting can happen for many reasons. Some people don't like actors. Some people think actors are lazy. Still, others say that actors are cheaters.
It doesn't matter what reason it may be, you won’t be banned if you keep trying. There are many opportunities for you to find your role.
You will eventually succeed if you keep trying.
Is there a Hollywood blacklist of actors?
There is a Hollywood blacklist.
But, the list has not been made public. The names are not known to us. But, here's why it matters.
The reason for the secrecy is that the blacklisted actors and directors wouldn't be able to find jobs. They would go out of business which would mean that studios would lose their money. This would mean that they would cut back on movie production. The blacklisted filmmakers would have fewer chances. Which would lead them to go bankrupt.
This could mean more victims.
A contract may be required to agree to not speak against employers if someone attempts to make an Oscar winning movie. Any director or producer who would like to be nominated for an award is subject to the same rules.
It's no surprise that directors are often forced to take out scenes in their films by producers. Directors may threaten to quit projects that don’t align with their vision.
This is why there is a Hollywood blacklist. You'll likely become unemployed if you say bad things about your employer. This is bad news for anyone.
The problem is that many people have been falsely accused. They've had the toil to clear their name.
This must be stopped before it happens again. Everyone should have the right to speak freely.
So we need to take down the Hollywood blacklist.
Statistics
- It might not sound like something that's truly plausible — and it is quite rare — but according to a 2015 study published in the Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals, it's possible to hurt yourself and even break a rib just by sneezing. (romper.com)
- The average human adult male heart rate is between 70 and 72 beats per minute, while the average for adult women is between 78 and 82 beats, which is significantly faster, according to 2014 published in the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. (romper.com)
- In fact, according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, you make 15 to 30 gallons of tears each year, which is insane when you think about it. (romper.com)
- In one 2014 study published in the Archives of Medical Science that sought to study the prevalence of these mites, research showed that 41% of the people had them hanging out in their eyelashes. (romper.com)
- You spend about 10% of your time awake blinking (romper.com)
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What is the scariest movie?
It's likely that 10 people will give 10 different answers when asked about their favorite scary movies.
Some people love horror films. Others prefer sci-fi flicks. And then some prefer comedies.
No matter what your preference, all people have seen scary movies.
These are ten of most terrifying scary movies ever made, including the classic Halloween and the modern Paranormal Activity.
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"CabinFever" - "CabinFever" is considered to be one of scariest zombie movies. It portrays a virus that can cause humans to turn into zombies.
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"Thir13en Ghosts", an adaptation of the true story by Jack the Ripper, features a group possessed and controlled by ghosts by teenagers.
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"Pulse" is a thriller about a man who finds himself trapped in his apartment during violent crime sprees. Only his personal belongings are allowed to help him defeat the attackers.
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"The Descent", a found footage horror movie, tells the story of a group that ventures underground to seek adventure. Things quickly go horribly wrong once they reach their destination.
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"Get Out" - Jordan Peele is known for making one of the most frightening horror films ever made in 2017. "Get Out" is about a young black man who visits his white girlfriend to celebrate the holidays. Untold dark secrets reveal themselves when he arrives.
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"Paranormal Activity" (2007) - "Paranormal Activity" was one of the very first found footage movies. The movie featured a new spin on ghost stories, starring Katie Featherston.
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"Audition” - Japanese audition means to appear before an audience and be judged. This is exactly what happens when Kiyoko, a high school student, waits to find out if she will be a pop star.
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"Saw" Series - After years of making low budget horrors, James Wan grew tired of coming up with ways to shock audiences. Jigsaw was the result of his decision to stop making low-budget horrors.
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"Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt", "Tales From the Crypt," - "Tales From the Crypt", becomes more frightening with each passing year. Over the decades, Hollywood has released many sequels featuring the crypt keeper terrorizing various cities in the US.
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"Carrie" (1976)"Carrie" introduced viewers to telekinesis, a powerful supernatural ability. Carrie White can move objects just by thinking about them.